Radiator sizes don't fit between my existing valves :(

[sprite1275]

Took my old rad off in my kitchen as I've replastered and fitted new kitchen.

The distance between the 2 valves is 1160, the closest sized rad I can find to that is 1100.

My question is will my pipework have to be adjusted or are the any extension pipes which I could use to make up the extra 60mm ?

 

[avonmouth]

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Heating/Radiator+Valves/Rad+Valve+Extension+10mm/d230/sd2762/p37352

 

[bazdaman]

Two 30's one either side will look better than 1x 60mm extension

 

[sprite1275]

Thanks. Is that how you measure for these? The 1160 is the gap between the 2 nuts on the valves that screw onto the rad.
Is that defanitly the sizes I'd need for the 1100 rad?
I know it sounds obvious but just wondered if you have to take any threads into consideration.

 

[bazdaman]

I would just get 2x 30 mm extensions if i was you there will be slight play in the valves i imagine trust me you will get it to fit!

 

[Whitespirit66]

If you have the old rad, you could put a tape measure across the front at the bottom and measure the distance betwwen the two stubs where rad valve tails screw in. Then same on new rad. This will give you the difference in length of rad.

 

[newbuildinstaller]

Get the extensions that you can cut to size!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Roberts your mothers brother

 

[45yearsagasman]

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